Music Friends of the Library

Music Friends' Concerts at the Alden

This classical music series, now in its 38th season, began in 1974 when
the Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library bought a Steinway
Concert Grand and began to hold recitals in local library branches. The
Music Friends work to serve the Fairfax County Public Library’s mission
“to enrich individual and community life” through the enjoyable and
educational experience of live music performance.

At first the major participants were local musicians, but as word of the
series spread, more and more musicians from outside the metropolitan area
were added. In the summer of 2003, the Music Friends’ Board of Directors
changed the name of the series from Rising Stars to Concerts at the Alden
to reflect the fact that all the performers are accomplished professional
musicians including artists from the National Symphony.

The concerts include Young Soloists Recitals which showcase the talents
of local school-age artists, and give them experience in auditioning and
performing.

The complete schedule of this season’s performances can be found here; for more information
about the concert series and Music Friends membership, call 703-324-8344
or TTY 703-324-8365.

To join the Music Friends your may either fill out an online form or complete
this printable
version (pdf) of the application and send it with your check to:

Music Friends of the Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 324
Fairfax, VA 22035

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Accomplishments

The Music Friends launched their 29th season with a fundraising
performance by the world-renowned pianist Emanuel Ax, who was joined by
the Kennedy Center Chamber Players in a performance of Mozart’s Piano
Quartet and Schumann’s Piano Quintet.